Near Fredericksburg in Stafford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Sherwood Forest
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 6, 2016
1. Sherwood Forest Marker
Inscription.
Sherwood Forest, also known as the Fitzhugh House, was built just northeast of here in the first half of the 19th century. During the Civil War, Union forces used the property as a communications center and observation post, most notably in April-May 1863. From here the aeronautical corps launched balloons to monitor Confederate movements south of the Rappahannock River. When the Union Army of the Potomac’s 1st Corps advanced across the Rappahannock on 29 April 1863 during the Chancellorsville Campaign. Sherwood Forest served as a staging ground, and the property became a hospital for wounded Union soldiers.
Sherwood Forest, also known as the Fitzhugh House, was built just northeast of here in the first half of the 19th century. During the Civil War, Union forces used the property as a communications center and observation post, most notably in April-May 1863. From here the aeronautical corps launched balloons to monitor Confederate movements south of the Rappahannock River. When the Union Army of the Potomac’s 1st Corps advanced across the Rappahannock on 29 April 1863 during the Chancellorsville Campaign. Sherwood Forest served as a staging ground, and the property became a hospital for wounded Union soldiers.
Erected 2013 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number E-138.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1863.
Location. 38° 15.757′ N, 77° 24.794′ W. Marker is near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in Stafford County. Marker is on Kings Highway (Virginia Route 3) east of Sherwood Forest Farm Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg VA 22405, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow
Also see . . . A Visit to Sherwood Forest, 2013. This web page has photographs of the house and grounds. (Submitted on September 14, 2016, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 6, 2016
2. Sherwood Forest Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2016, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,460 times since then and 80 times this year. Last updated on September 22, 2022, by Mason Newton of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2016, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
